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A makeshift ferry sank off Mozambique’s northern coast, leaving at least 94 people dead, including many children, with 26 still missing. The overloaded fishing boat, not licensed to transport people, was carrying passengers fleeing a cholera outbreak and heading to a fair. Misinformation about the outbreak caused panic and overcrowding on the boat, leading to the tragic incident.
At least 94 people, including children, have died and 26 are missing after an unlicensed ferry boat, overloaded with 130 passengers fleeing a cholera outbreak, capsized off the northern coast of Mozambique. The vessel was not licensed to transport people and was hit by a tidal wave while ferrying passengers from Lunga in Nampula province to Mozambique Island. Videos on social media showed bodies on the beach, and the country has been battling cholera outbreaks since last year.
A makeshift ferry sank off Mozambique's northern coast, killing over 90 people, including many children, as it was carrying 130 people and capsized while operating between Lunga and the Island of Mozambique. The tragedy occurred as people were reportedly trying to flee from a cholera outbreak, which had caused panic and misinformation, leading them to board the overcrowded boat. Rescue efforts are ongoing, with some still missing, and the incident highlights the challenges faced in accessing remote areas of Mozambique, where boats are often the only means of transportation.
A makeshift ferry carrying around 130 people capsized off Mozambique's coast, resulting in at least 98 deaths, including children, as residents were reportedly fleeing a suspected cholera outbreak. The vessel, unsuitable for transporting passengers, was overcrowded, and the accident occurred while en route to the Island of Mozambique. The country has been grappling with a deadly cholera outbreak, with Nampula being the worst affected province. Many areas in Mozambique rely on boats for transportation, often leading to overcrowding and safety concerns.
A Norwegian Cruise Line ship, the Norwegian Dawn, was quarantined off the coast of Mauritius due to fears of a cholera outbreak after 15 passengers showed symptoms of a stomach-related illness. However, test results later revealed that the illness was gastroenteritis, not cholera, and the passengers have fully recovered. The ship was eventually allowed to dock at the port, carrying over 2,000 passengers and crew members on a 12-night voyage from Cape Town, South Africa.
British holidaymakers are among 2,200 passengers stuck on the Norwegian Dawn cruise liner off the coast of Mauritius after Mauritian authorities barred it from docking due to a possible cholera outbreak. Passengers have been left stranded on the ship, with some unable to board and others considering expensive flights back home. The ship had sailed from South Africa and was scheduled to dock in Port Louis, but has been refused entry at multiple ports. The situation has caused travel disruption and uncertainty for passengers, with health authorities conducting tests to determine the nature of the health risk.
Zambia is facing its worst-ever cholera outbreak, with over 18,000 cases and 600 deaths. The outbreak, which began in October, has overwhelmed medical centers and affected all 10 provinces. Children are particularly vulnerable, accounting for one in three deaths. The crisis has been exacerbated by limited access to clean water and sanitation, and has been linked to extreme weather events and climate change. Aid organizations are providing relief, but there is a need for increased funding for water, hygiene, and sanitation, as well as sustainable solutions to address the root causes of the outbreak.
As the war in Sudan continues, morgues in the capital city of Khartoum have reached their breaking point, leaving thousands of decomposing bodies on the streets and raising concerns of a cholera outbreak. Prolonged power outages have left the morgues without refrigeration, and the absence of medical staff has left the corpses untreated. The violence has already claimed the lives of over 1,100 people and injured more than 12,000, with children being particularly affected. The conflict shows no signs of resolution, and the deteriorating situation has led to a health crisis and widespread suffering among the population.
The Russian army has been hit by a cholera outbreak, with many soldiers being admitted daily with suspected cases of cholera, according to a military partisan movement. The outbreak is likely due to Russian troops using water "from open sources" because of difficulties with the delivery of bottled or purified water to the occupiers due to the flooding caused by the destruction of the Nova Kakhovka dam in southern Ukraine. Several Russian troops have died, and entire units from the Kherson direction located along the North Crimean Canal have lost their combat capability and are taken to the rear for treatment.
Malawi's President Lazarus Chakwera has appealed for international aid after Cyclone Freddy struck twice, killing over 300 people and displacing hundreds of thousands. The president has declared 14 days of mourning and pledged $1.5m in assistance, but has called for more aid as the country's capacity to provide relief is limited. Recovering from such a storm cannot happen without international help, he said. The lack of clean water is the most pressing issue, which could cause a cholera outbreak like the aftermath of Cyclone Anna in the country's south last year.